service MERCEDES-BENZ SLS-CLASS 2013 Owners Manual

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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ................................ 55
Warning lamp .................................1 89
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................104
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Additional speedometer ...................154
Additives (engine oil) ........................280
Adjusting lumbar support ..................84
Air bags Display message ............................ 167
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Head bag ......................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............176
AIRSCARF Setting the vents ........................... 109
Switching on/off .............................. 85
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................108
Setting ........................................... 108
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........109
Setting the center air vents ...........108
Setting the side air vents ...............108
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............85
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Button for AMG menu ....................124
E-SELECT leve r.............................. 117Menu (on-board computer)
............157
SETUP ............................................ 124
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 117
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 199
ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Hiding service messages ...............218
Service messages ..........................217
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................58
Function .......................................... .58
Switching off the alarm ....................58
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....151
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 170
Automatic headlamp mode ................92 B
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 171
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................55
Battery Display message ............................ 181
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 64
Important safety notes ....................63
Replacing ......................................... 64
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 238
Display message ............................ 174
Important safety notes ..................236
Jump starting ................................. 2404
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Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 105
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 107
Refrigerant ..................................... 280
Setting the air distribution .............105
Setting the airflow .........................106
Setting the air vents ......................108
Setting the temperature ................105
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 106
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 107
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................94
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 148
Convenience closing feature ..............75
Convenience opening feature ............75
see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant
Display message ............................ 173
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................216
Important safety notes ..................280
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ................................................. 96
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 136
Display message ............................ 176
Driving system ............................... 134
Function/notes ............................. 134
Important safety notes ..................134
LIM indicator lamp .........................135Setting a speed
.............................. 135
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .135
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 198
Important safety notes ..................198
Cup holders
see Cup holder
Curb weight
see Technical data
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...22
Customer Relations Department .......22 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 154
Switching on/off (switch) ................92
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 21
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Interior lighting .............................. 155
Diagnostics connection ......................21
Digital speedometer .........................149
Display (cleaning instructions) ........225
Display messages ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 217
Calling up (on-board computer) .....160
Driving systems ............................. 176
Engine ............................................ 172
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........160
Lights ............................................ .169
Safety systems .............................. 166
Service interval displa y.................. 217
SmartKey ....................................... 181
Tires ............................................... 177
Vehicle .......................................... .180 6
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Distance recorder
............................. 148
see Trip odometer
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .69
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .62
Display message .................... 180, 182
Emergency locking ........................... 70
Emergency unlocking .......................69
Important safety notes ....................67
Opening (from inside) ......................68
Draft stop ............................................. 78
Drinking and driving .........................131
Drive program ................................... .120
Automatic ...................................... 122
Manual .......................................... .123
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........157
Drive program display ......................119
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................219
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 92
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................133
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......55
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 58
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............55
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ..................................... 58
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 56
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....56
Important safety information ...........54
Overview .......................................... 54
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 141
Cruise control ................................ 134
Display message ............................ 176PARKTRONIC
................................. 137
Rear view camera .......................... 140
Driving tips
AMG ceramic high-performance
compound brake system ...............133
Brakes ........................................... 131
Break-in period .............................. 112
Downhill gradient ........................... 131
Drinking and driving .......................131
Driving abroad ................................. 92
Driving in winter ............................ .133
Driving on wet roads ......................133
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 130
General .......................................... 130
Hydroplaning ................................. 133
Icy road surfaces ........................... 134
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 250
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 92
Wet road surface ........................... 132
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......151
DVD video (on-board computer) ......151 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................156
Function/notes ................................ 86
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 87
Function/notes ................................ 86
Switching on/off ........................... 156
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 162
Function/notes ................................ 58
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 69
Trunk ............................................... 73
Vehicle ............................................. 69 Index
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Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .50
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Display message ............................ 172
Engine number ............................... 276
Irregular running ............................ 116
Starting .......................................... 114
Starting problems ..........................116
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 114
Starting with the KEYLESS-GO
start function ................................. 114
Switching off .................................. 128
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ....191
Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 216
Additives ........................................ 280
Checking the oil level ..................... 215
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 215
Display
message ................................ 174, 175
Filling capacity ....................... 277, 280
Notes about oil grades ................... 279
Notes on oil level/consumption ....215
Temperature (on-board computer) .157
Temperature gauge ........................ 146
Viscosity ........................................ 280
E-SELECT lever ................................... 117
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................56
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety information ...........56
Warning lamp ................................. 190
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 224Exterior lighting
Setting options ................................ 92
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Dipping (automatic) .........................88
Folding in/out (automatically). ........88
Folding in/out (electrically). ............88
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 156
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....88
Setting ............................................. 88
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 89
Storing the parking position ............. 89 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 228
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 232
Preparing the vehicle .....................229
Raising the vehicle .........................233
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 229
Floormat ............................................ .212
Fuel Additives ........................................ 279
Consumption statistics ..................148
Displaying the range ......................149
Driving tips .................................... 130
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 278
Important safety notes ..................277
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Refueling ........................................ 124
Tank content/reserve fuel .....277, 278
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 125
Fuel filter (display message) ............176
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 149
Fuel tank
Capacity ................................ 277, 278
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
see Fuel tank 8
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MP3
Operation ....................................... 151
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 147
Permanent displa y......................... 154
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .147
Overview .......................................... 29N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............149
On-board computer .......................149
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 112O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................51
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 148
see Trip odometer
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 157
Audio menu ................................... 151
Convenience submenu ..................156
Displaying a service message ........218
Display messages ..........................160
Factory settings ............................. 156
Important safety notes ..................146
Instrument cluster submenu ..........153
Lighting submenu .......................... 154
Menu overview .............................. 148
Message memory .......................... 160
Navigation menu ............................ 149Operation ....................................... 147
RACETIMER
................................... 157
Service menu ................................. 153
Settings menu ............................... 153
Standard displa y............................ 148
Telephone menu ............................ 152
Trip menu ...................................... 148
Vehicle submenu ........................... 156
Video DVD operation .....................151
Opening and closing ...........................67
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........147
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Paint code number ............................275
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...221
Panic alarm .......................................... 54
Parcel net ........................................... 197
Parking ............................................... 127
Important safety notes ..................127
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 89
Rear view camera .......................... 140
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 162
Electric parking brake ....................129
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 93
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................139
Driving system ............................... 137
Function/notes ............................. 137
Problem (malfunction) ...................140
Range of the sensors .....................138
Warning displa y............................. 138
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .225
Power steering Filling capacity ............................... 277
Power washers .................................. 221 Index
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Switching AIRSCARF on/of
f............ 85
Switching seat heating on/off .........84
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 117
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......224
Service interval display Displaying service messages .........218
Hiding service messages ...............218
Notes ............................................. 218
Service messages ..........................217
Service menu (on-board computer) .153
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 280
Capacities ...................................... 277
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes ..................276
Notes ............................................. 276
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 280
Washer fluid .................................. .281
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........156
On-board computer .......................153
Setting the air distribution ...............105
Setting the airflow ............................106
SETUP (on-board computer) .............157
Shift ranges ....................................... 122
Side impact air bag .............................40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 172
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 223
Convenience closing feature ............75
Convenience opening feature ..........75
Important safety information ...........73
Opening/closing .............................. 74
Opening/closing (all) .......................75
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
SmartKey ............................................. 67
Changing the battery .......................64
Changing the programming .............63
Checking the battery .......................64
Convenience closing feature ............75
Convenience opening
feature ............................................. 75
Display message ............................ 181Door central locking/unlocking
.......62
Loss ................................................. 65
Mechanical key ................................ 63
Opening/closing soft top .................78
Positions (ignition lock) .................113
Problem (malfunction) .....................65
Starting the engine ........................114
Unlocking/locking vehicle ...............67
SmartKey positions
KEYLESS-GO start function ............113
Snow chains ...................................... 250
Socket Glove box ...................................... .200
Sockets
Center console .............................. 200
Points to observe before use .........200
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 222
Display message ............................ 180
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ...........78
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 77
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Relocking ......................................... 78
wind screen ..................................... 78
Soft-top switch .................................... 77
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................154
Digital ............................................ 149
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 153
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Warning lamp ................................. 190
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 169
Introduction ..................................... 36 Index
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Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/note s............................. 255
Restarting ...................................... 257
Warning lamp ................................. 193
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................268
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................267
Bar (definition) ............................... 266
Characteristics .............................. 266
Checking ........................................ 249
Definition of terms .........................266
Direction of rotatio n...................... 270
Display message ............................ 177
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................269
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .266
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............266
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 267
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 267
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................267
Important safety notes ..................248
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......267
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........268
Labeling (overview )........................ 263
Load bearing index (definition) ......269
Load index ..................................... 265
Load index (definition) ...................268
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 267
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 268
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 268
Maximum tire loa d......................... 261
Maximum tire load (definition) .......268
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 269
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 268
Replacing ....................................... 269
Service life ..................................... 250Sidewall (definition)
.......................268
Speed rating (definition) ................267
Storing ........................................... 270
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 266
Technical data ............................... 272
Temperature .................................. 262
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 269
Tire bead (definition) ......................268
Tire pressure (definition) ................268
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 267
Tire size (data) ............................... 270
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 263
Tire tread ....................................... 249
Tire tread (definition) .....................268
Total load limit (definition) .............269
Traction ......................................... 262
Traction (definition) .......................269
Tread wea r..................................... 262
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 261
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................267
Unladen weight (definition) ............268
Wear indicator (definition) .............269
Wheel rim (definition) ....................267
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 53
Tow-away alarm .................................. 59
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........242
Installing the towing eye ................243
Removing the towing eye ...............243
With the rear axle raised ................243
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......244
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 120
Selector lever ................................ 117
Shift range ..................................... 122
Transmission position display .........119
Transmission positions ....................119
Transporting the vehicle ..................244
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .225
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 148 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. 18
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Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly Introduction
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